Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts

Re-energising Australian industry with renewable energy

September 2020

100% renewable-powered manufacturer hubs

Generating more affordable and reliable energy makes Australia and our manufacturers more competitive. Renewable energy is the driver of Australia’s future, ensuring that we have both a stronger economy and a healthier environment. To give Australian manufacturers a global edge, Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts (REIPs) harness cheaper renewable power to produce low-carbon products that are in high demand.

What are Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts?

Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts - or REIPs - support a cluster of manufacturers powered by 100% renewable energy. Located within Renewable Energy Zones or connected to renewable energy generation through high voltage transmission lines, they also have access to clean heat and renewable hydrogen production and infrastructure. Find out how REIPs can accelerate the growth of manufacturing in Australia.

What are Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts?

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89% of Australians believe Australia should be manufacturing more products domestically following the COVID-19 pandemic. The top reasons why included: reducing reliance on other countries (38%), creating jobs (26%), supporting Australian business and industry (26%), safeguarding international supply chains (20%) and strengthening Australia’s economy (16%). ‍

Roy Morgan survey, September 2020

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Key benefits of Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts:

Attract businesses and investors, support local industries, secure existing jobs and create new ones
Access to cheaper infrastructure and energy (electricity and heat) shared across multiple large energy users to lower power bills and related costs
Access to a skilled workforce trained in the development and operation of efficient, zero emission industrial processes

Opportunity to commercialise new technologies and solutions onshore, attracting start-ups to co-locate with established industry players
Increases the likelihood energy intensive manufacturers will remain in Australia
Hubs for innovative zero emissions and circular economy technologies and solutions that Australia can sell to the world

It’s time for Australia to once again become a strong manufacturing nation

Right now, Australia has an opportunity to meet growing global demand for zero-emissions products by establishing Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts. Find out more about how we can tap into our abundance of low-cost renewable energy resources via our Renewable Energy Industrial Precinct impact hub.